Jeremy Wade examines and explores some of the planet's largest waterways to understand how exploitation and pollution are contributing to the destruction of rivers that were once the lifeblood of communities.
Comedian Hannah Gadsby unravels the apparently simple practice of recreating our own nude human form. Taking a close look at one of the most enduring subjects in western art history.
The end is near. At least that's what the doomsday predictions from Nostradamus, the Book of Revelation, the Mayan "long count" calendar and others would have us believe. Many unsettling forecasts of global destruction even pinpoint the year: 2012. How worried should we be? If these prophecies are accurate and inevitable, is there any way to avoid or at least postpone them from coming true?
When we sleep, we are at our most vulnerable. Sometimes crimes occur when a few or even all key characters are fast asleep. These stories tap into the primal fear, present since childhood, of what happens once we shut our eyes.
Full Throttle Saloon is an American reality television series airing on the truTV network. The series provides an inside look at the world's largest biker bar located in Sturgis, South Dakota. Owner Mike Ballard and a full cast of characters race against the clock to serve huge crowds at the Full Throttle Saloon, which is open from 9am to at least 6pm from early April through the end of October and 6:30am to 2am during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally the first full week of August. More than 300,000 people visit the Full Throttle during the annual event, where Ballard and his team are pressured to make a year's salary in a short time window, all while providing patrons an experience they will not forget. The series marks the first time cameras have been allowed to capture every minute. The series premiered on November 10, 2009 and premiered its fourth season on December 19, 2012 with twelve episodes ordered.
Host Mike Davidson is on a globetrotting mission to get an up-close look at some of the most incredible machines on Earth and to meet the hard-hat heroes that keep them running. This six-part series will take us from the forests of the Pacific Northwest for a heli-logging expedition, to the jungles of the Panama Canal for some big track repairs, to the Alps of Switzerland aboard one of Europe's busiest haulers, and detail how each team overcomes violent storms, mechanical failures, arctic conditions, and more to keep their machines operating.
Dissects all the ways humans have transformed the planet. Earth has never experienced anything like us: a single species dominating and transforming the planet. Biologist Shane Campbell-Staton travels the globe to explore our Human Footprint and to discover how the things we do reveal who we truly are.
VICE correspondent Krishna Andavolu chronicles the science, culture, and economics of the emerging “green” economy. Each episode explores the impact of marijuana legalization across the United States and internationally, examining how people on all sides of this issue are reacting to the growing popularity and acceptance of this remarkable plant.
Follow host, Jacob Ward from the farthest corners of the globe to the inside of your mind as he sets out to discover we are not who we think we are. This four-part series examines how easy it is to hack your mind and what you can do.
In this global series presented by Michael K. Williams, we embed ourselves inside criminal enterprises to see how contraband moves across borders, and explore the politics behind a hidden economy nearly as big as the one you know.
A smart, irreverent unscripted comedy series that explores issues relevant to Millennial and GenZ voters. Each episode consists of comedic field pieces and a sit-down interview with topics ranging from voting basics to voter empowerment, the economy to climate change.
Twisted true stories of people who have gone missing, leaving behind secrets and frantic loved ones; these missing persons investigations lead to unexpected outcomes.
Unique Eats is a TV series on Cooking Channel about various restaurants across the United States and their signature dishes. The show features talking head interviews with various chefs and food critics who give their judgement about the foods. Each episode focuses on one theme, such as "comfort foods" or "desserts".
How well married couples know one another will be put to the test as they compete in a series of hilarious challenges based on real-life relationship obstacles. Three couples compete each week, but only one will walk away with the money and be able to say My Partner Knows Best!
Learn the story of Dr. George Kenney, former principal of North Port High School in Florida, who hypnotized students. After three of his students die in 2011, this series unpacks what happened and how culpable Dr. K really is.
An immersive look inside Nixon’s inner circle and the schemes that took place behind closed doors by the Committee to Re-Elect the President that would eventually unravel his presidency.
Expert DIYer Jenni Yolo refreshes a space over the course of a weekend. Learn how she finds solutions for difficult spaces, works through the creative process, and brings the final product to life with a little help from her husband.